User manual PHILIPS GC4238

[. . . ] Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank. This appliance is intended for household use only. If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use Note: Remove the cardboard cover from the soleplate before you use the iron for the first time. [. . . ] The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between 2 and MAX. Note: Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and/or at low temperature settings. However, ironing at low temperatures without steam with the Ionic DeepSteam function switched on will not damage the iron. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time, depending on the ironing temperature. 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. Steam boost function A steam boost from the special Steam Tip soleplate helps remove stubborn creases. the steam boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of the article to be ironed. The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. 1 Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank. You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position. 6 Release the steam control as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up. repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to let the soleplate dry. Let the iron cool down before you store it. storage 1 Set the steam control to position 0 , unplug the iron and let it cool down. Empty the water tank and store the iron on its heel on a stable surface. Heat-resistant protective cover (specif types only) You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after ironing. It is not necessary to let the iron cool down first. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. [. . . ] You have put an additive in the water tank. You have used the steam boost function at a temperature setting below 3. Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. Flakes and impurities come out of the soleplate during ironing. [. . . ]